BIRTHS

Morton

Daughter to Rusty Lin and Kristy Dawn Morton of Overland Park, Kan., Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan., 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000. Name, Allison Nicole. Weight, 8 pounds 3 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Morton is the former Kristy Bazzell, daughter of Rick and Vonita Bazzell of Marble Hill, Mo. She is employed at Sprint in Overland Park. Morton is the son of Ralph and Retha Morton of Jackson, Mo. He is an officer with Shawnee, Kan., Police Department.

Haupt

Son to Jody Matthew and Kathryn Dawn Haupt of Cape Girardeau, Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, 11:22 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2000. Name, Matthew Layne. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Haupt is the former Kathryn Dawn Ferrell, daughter of Bill and Peggy June Sullivan of Cape Girardeau, and the late Billy W. "Pete" Ferrell of Benton, Mo. She is a grain merchandiser at Midwest Grain and Barge Co. Haupt is the son of Martin and Billie Haupt of Cape Girardeau. He is self-employed.

Higgerson

Son to Howard D. and Paula C. Higgerson Jr. of New Madrid, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:01 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001. Name, Owen Layne. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Higgerson is the former Paula Thurman, daughter of Ken and Rose Ward and Bill Thurman of New Madrid. She is a clerk typist with New Madrid County Division of Family Services. Higgerson is the son of Howard and Judy Higgerson of New Madrid. He is a quality control worker at Louis Dreyfus in Marston, Mo.

Schlegel

Daughter to Kevin and Lynn Schlegel of St. Charles, Mo., St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, 10:36 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001. Name, Grace Margaret. Weight, 7 pounds 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Schlegel is the former Lynn Vedder, daughter of Vern and Margaret Vedder of Ellisville, Mo. She is director of sales at Ganz Corp. Schlegel is the son of Jerry Schlegel of Gordonville, Mo., and Dorothy Schlegel of Jackson, Mo. He is an underwater videographer with Discovery Channel.

LaForest

Daughter to Tony and Angela Marie LaForest of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2001. Name, Gracie Marie. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. Fifth child, first daughter. Mrs. LaForest is the former Angela Dohogne, daughter of Butch and Marsha Dohogne of Scott City, Mo. She is a student at Southeast Missouri State University. LaForest is the son of Dorothy LaForest of Tamms, Ill. He is sales manager at McDonough Mazda.

Pryor

Daughter to Michael and Deborah Jean Pryor of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:39 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2001. Name, Michelle Keren. Weight, 6 pounds 8 ounces. Sixth child, third daughter. Mrs. Pryor is the former Deborah Williamson, daughter of Essie Williamson of Mounds, Ill. She is employed by Jamp Special Education. Pryor is the son of James "Snooky" Pryor of Ullin, Ill. He is retired.

Skouson

Son to Russ Daken and Cymany Skouson of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001. Name, Trey Daken. Weight, 6 pounds 14 1/2 ounces. Fourth child, second son. Mrs. Skouson is the former Cymany Clark, daughter of Debbie Gildenvand of Mesa, Ariz., and Phil Clark of Perrysburg, Ohio. Skouson is the son of John and Leola Skouson of Blanding, Utah. He is employed at LeeRowan.

Chiles

Daughter to Cecil Thomas and Michelle Renee Chiles of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:13 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001. Name, Jaelon Rose. Weight, 8 pounds 11 ounces. Fourth child, second daughter. Mrs. Chiles is the former Michelle Smith, daughter of Wilburn and Rose Smith and Zettie and Howard Newman of Oak Ridge, Mo. She is a hairstylist at Michelle's Hair Care. Chiles is the son of the late Aline and Curtis Chiles. He is custodian at New McKendree United Methodist Church.